Councillor Darren Rance
Email: darren.rance@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to discuss planning applications for a modification to a Section 106 agreement, a house extension, and the replacement of a classroom building. The meeting will be available for the public to view live on the Democratic Services' YouTube channel.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for a residential development in Wellingborough and a non-material amendment to an industrial development in Corby. The committee approved both applications, with conditions. Councillor Jennie Bone was also elected as vice-chair of the committee.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss a Community Governance Review, updates to the Code of Conduct, and the national picture regarding ethical standards. The committee approved the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review for the whole area of North Northamptonshire and noted updates to the Code of Conduct and the national picture.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
Decisions from Meetings
89 decisions · Page 10 of 18
Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
...to note the Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan as it relates to the Corporate Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of co-opted Town and Parish representatives to the Democracy and Standards Committee
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
...to recommend to full council the appointment of Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council as a co-opted Town and Parish representative to the Democracy and Standards Committee until May 2029, contingent on continued eligibility, after noting the nomination and selection process.
For Determination
Apologies
From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 18th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 18, 2025
...to note the apology received from Councillor A Hall.
For Determination
Community Governance Review 2025-26
From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 18th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 18, 2025
...approval was given to the outline timetable for the Community Governance Review 2025/26.
For Determination
Appointment to Role of Independent Persons –Standards
From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 18th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 18, 2025
...that Mark Bate, Claire Tilley, and Jessica Slater be recommended to full council for appointment as Independent Persons for a two-year term, with a possible extension, and that a constitutional amendment be recommended to allow the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from another local authority if needed.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 89